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Advance Auto Parts
800 E Main St, Meriden, CT 06450, United States
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Review №1

I went in was greeted with a smile about some windshield wiper blades from my Ford Focus Ford Focus I rebuilt motors for a living and was super confused I walked inside 80 walked up to me with a smile said I got you I looked at him and said yeah OK sure enough he got him working and less than 1.2 seconds pretty embarrassing enough thats why Im not leaving my name in this photo thanks Eddie Glad theres 2 knowledgeable people around I wanted to give him the middle finger because I later spent 40 minutes trying to figure it out... to the employee of the month lol

Ni
Review №2

Service is slow. Had to stare at an employee to get service while they made multiple trips back and forth recycling boxes.

Pr
Review №3

The VA uses this auto zone as a ups drop off location for meds that need to be signed for. Earlier tonight the clerk insisted he needed the on site manager, Jason, who was working on duty, to check me out of their computer for my VA meds delivery. This is the first time a regular clerk would not check me out. This manager asked for my email. He never once told me why & that he was signing me up for ups my choice, which could potentially give hackers/cyberstalkers tracking info of my medications. I called the manager, Jason, after I got home & received emails about the fraudulent ups my choice sign up. The manager, Jason, was nice but claimed he only wanted to send me a confirmation email Id picked up the meds. I did not ask for this confirmation email nor did he tell me that was why he requested my email. I called UPS & they said they never heard of a drop off location signing customers up for ups my choice without their knowledge & consent. This is called FRAUD, & IDENTITY THEFT. This stores clerks never request to see my ID when picking up my certified packages. Ive requested them to do so. Although I canceled the fraudulently created upsmychoice account Jason created using my information I realize I cannot trust them with my packages period and will need to use a more secure delivery method. Beware this store handling certified packages as a ups drop off location, especially meds, which could be extremely dangerous if left with criminals &/or malevolently intended individuals; Especially since one individual I lived with for 5 weeks who was involved in hacking, cyberstalking, & stalking me claimed that the purpose for loosely affiliated people to stalk me via exploiting my smartphones ability to track, cyberstalk, & stalk me is to slowly get away with murder of victims, and for profit. I have already experienced dangerous problems at my apartment complex with people intercepting my meds and packages, which is why I have them sent certified. In response to the owners reply I was never required to provide my e-mail when picking up my meds before from your store, UPS stated that I should NOT have been signed up for upsmychoice without my knowledge and consent, and the ups rep stated shed never heard of this happening before. So it sounds like your clerks changed their usual procedures last night for reasons unbeknownst to myself and ups.7/21/21- update: today I went to pick up my meds at this ups drop off location. The clerk requested to view my ID and was very nice. Thank you for hearing me reference my need for security! I am grateful! As such I am updating the review from 1 to three stars. I will continue to update; hopefully with good experiences.

Th
Review №4

Nice and good mannered people very knowledgeable in getting the right part for the right issues.

Be
Review №5

The crew at this Advance Auto Parts Store are top notch. And friendly but overall quite knowledgeable people.

Be
Review №6

Always quick in and out with what I need.

De
Review №7

The best customer service. Knowledgeabl and Friendly.

Br
Review №8

Probably the best Advance Ive been to. Staff is very knowledgeable and friendly, the store is clean and organized and they have a suprisingly good amount of hard to get parts for older vehicles. My favorite part about this store is they carry every Armor All product I like. Im pretty big into keeping my truck clean inside and out on the regular, and they are my go to for these products. Highly recommend this Advance.

Co
Review №9

Great service and staff very helpful installed the wipers for free.

cy
Review №10

Unfortunately I did not have the high standard of service I am used to from this store that day. I still would give this store a good rateing because everybody has a bad day. Myself included.

Jo
Review №11

Employees very helpful

He
Review №12

Good service and nice staff the like to help

E
Review №13

Knowledgeable staff but they didnt have what I needed. Not their fault. Car companies make too many different plastic grommets. They cant stock them all.

Je
Review №14

Bought windshield wipers here. They were actually cheaper than discount stores for the same brand. Associates were friendly, store was nice and neat. Definitely easy finding my way around and thats amazing for me because I dont know much when it comes to vehicles. (I would end up in several areas that had nothing to do worth what i was searching for)

Ma
Review №15

People working here try to help you solve your problem. They do not try to push the most expensive item for sale. While in the short term the store misses a buck or two in revenue, longer term they make themselves trustworthy partners in the car of my car, ensuring they are my first stop, before the mechanic.

Do
Review №16

Great customer service. Staff is extremely knowledgeable and eager to assist you. Well organized and clean store.

Ri
Review №17

They have a great inventory, they have quality parts at great prices and a very friendly and knowledgeable staff. I found everything I needed and even some things I didnt, but their great prices and sales convinced me to buy more than what I originally went in for. The knowledgeable staff is what I feel is the most important!

Ki
Review №18

The staff was very helpful and knowledgeable. All my questions were answered. I needed to have my windshield wipers replaced, in yucky weather. The employee was out there, no problem. Great customer service!!!!!!

Ca
Review №19

Changed my wiper blades.

SV
Review №20

Great customer service welcome as soon as I walked in was help right away in finding what I was looking for and even though they only had one of the 3 things I was looking for they were very helpful respectful and communicative they went out of there way to check everything in the back to see if they by any chance had what I was looking for Im very pleased with how they work at this location. I highly recommend this auto parts store to anyone.

Ch
Review №21

2/18/20 - Fiance went in to get her check engine light scanned and the associate with a pony tail refused to help and gave a snarky attitude about a little bit of rain (misting tbh) outside. Drove right to OReillys down the street and they got it done and printed out sheets with possible causes and fixes to take home and look over. When your direct competitor is minutes away, a little customer service goes a long way in deciding who gets the our future business. Thanks Ponyboy!

Ev
Review №22

Great staff. Ordered online and picked up in 30 minutes. Guys knew exactly what I ordered as soon as I started speaking. I dont like the west side store. They are rude and unhelpful. These guys are all very friendly and professional.

Ro
Review №23

Fast service, exactly what the part was.

Ha
Review №24

Advanced Auto is ALWAYS my go to Auto Parts store. They always have the stuff I need, and the answers to my questions. No complaints what so ever.

mk
Review №25

Had the parts I needed. Pretty much in and out in 10 minutes. Nice and easy.

Mi
Review №26

Great store, buy online and get 15-20% off and pick it up in 30 min

Ca
Review №27

Very helpful and friendly.

Ke
Review №28

My favorite place to go for auto parts

Ma
Review №29

Very helpful staff, never had any problems with them. They have all the basic parts your car may need.

Ba
Review №30

George was very professional in assisting me with the parts I needed, will definitely use them again. Thank you.

An
Review №31

Very knowledgeable staff and very helpful with a great sense of humor. Thank you guys 🤗

Cr
Review №32

Prices could be better

Le
Review №33

Helpful and pleasant people. Gave me many alternatives and good information.

Ma
Review №34

Good service but employee need training on online oders and returns

Na
Review №35

The least helpful staff I have met. The store is well stocked since it is new.

Sa
Review №36

The employees are very helpful and nice and everything is well organized and easy to find in this store.

Jo
Review №37

Come here on a Friday morning to buy a part at 8 am and store is not open while employees stand outside smoking and say they dont have keys. Ill never come back here again. Ill go to AutoZone next time

Do
Review №38

Great place

Ni
Review №39

Great service

Kh
Review №40

Nice store, but the wait in the lines feels like an eternity.

Ti
Review №41

Very helpful today with check engine light and wipers

Ch
Review №42

This is where I get my automotive paint from, knowledgeable staff.

Ly
Review №43

Super fast service courteous and good price

Th
Review №44

Friendly knowledgeable staff help find the right part every time

Ma
Review №45

Very helpful staff, as usual for this type of store it was a little pricey.

RA
Review №46

Good employees manners

Er
Review №47

Life saver

Ma
Review №48

Great staff very helpful and very knowledgeable about parts needed.

Ti
Review №49

Employees seemed egotistical and didnt help me put on the windshield wiper. They said it was raining a bit too much.

ro
Review №50

In and out! happy customer

Ga
Review №51

Got new blades, and had some trouble putting them on. One of the attendents came out in the pouring rain to help.

Ja
Review №52

East side give excellent service to customers

Ra
Review №53

Well organized. friendly staff.

Ri
Review №54

Very helpful staff members.

ca
Review №55

I went to this store for an emergency situation and the clerk locks the door in my face 5 minutes before closing time. If you close at 855 you shouldnt put 9pm on your door.

De
Review №56

I bought my parts and staff put them on for me

Et
Review №57

Good supply of parts and helpful

De
Review №58

Jayson K helped me get some break pads stellar customer service

Jo
Review №59

Good service and fast

Br
Review №60

Friendly staff and always someone there who can find you the answers you need

Le
Review №61

Very helpful staff

Al
Review №62

Great parts.

Ch
Review №63

Everything is so expensive and the people working in there doesnt seem to have any knowledge about car parts and labor.

Bi
Review №64

Great assistance

Mi
Review №65

Customer services good

Ma
Review №66

Very recomended

Ry
Review №67

Helpfull

Ke
Review №68

Knowledgeable staff

Ra
Review №69

Cant live with out it

Ca
Review №70

Knowledgeable employees

He
Review №71

Had what we needed!

Jo
Review №72

Good service

Pe
Review №73

Great service!!!

So
Review №74

A Hispanic helped me in Spanish. They need bilingual staff

Is
Review №75

Very good to trend very good employees

He
Review №76

Well

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4.3 Rating
  • Address:800 E Main St, Meriden, CT 06450, United States
  • Site:https://stores.advanceautoparts.com/ct/meriden/800-e-main-street?utm_medium=local&utm_source=yext-gmb&utm_content=gmb-2016-12-29&utm_campaign=aap
  • Phone:+1 203-599-0242
Categories
  • Auto parts store
Working hours
  • Monday:9AM–7PM
  • Tuesday:7:30AM–8PM
  • Wednesday:7:30AM–8PM
  • Thursday:7:30AM–8PM
  • Friday:7:30AM–8PM
  • Saturday:7:30AM–8PM
  • Sunday:7:30AM–8PM
Service options
  • Curbside pickup:Yes
  • In-store pickup:Yes
  • In-store shopping:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
  • LGBTQ friendly:Yes
Payments
  • Checks:Yes
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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